Description
Savor a quick and delicious dinner with our One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice, a perfect solution for busy weeknights. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered with creamy Parmesan rice, all prepared in a single skillet for minimal cleanup. Packed with flavor thanks to garlic, onion, and rich cheese, this meal is sure to impress both family and guests. In just 40 minutes, you can serve a hearty dinner that’s not only satisfying but also easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. Embrace the comfort of this creamy chicken dish, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides until golden. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Toast the rice in the skillet for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the rice; stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg